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RFC 12 Metaalic v Mamchenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merdan Celik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merdan Celik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Mill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mill counters with a stiff right hand.
Mill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Celik lunges at Mill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mill's hand.
Celik looks to score with a jab to the body but Mill is just out of range.
A big left from Celik misses.
Celik throws a shot from downtown. Mill moves away and avoids it.
Celik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Celik scores with a sloppy right hand. Mill should have avoided that one.
Mill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Celik misses with a hook. Mill ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mill! But no joy.
Celik misses with a hook
and Mill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Celik defending well though.
Celik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Celik missing with punches from the bottom.
Mill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Celik is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Fallen Warriors Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mill is nestled in close to Celik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Mill there.
Mill is keen to just control but Celik is a slippery customer.
Celik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mill working Celik over with strikes.
Mill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mill wants to take a breather but Celik is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mill is thwarting Celik's attempts to control the position.
Celik is refusing to be controlled, as Mill sits in half guard.
Mill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Celik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Celik trying to control but Mill postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Celik throws a body punch but Mill moves out of range.
Celik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mill.
Celik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mill under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mill.
Celik has his takedown stuffed
and Mill counters with a nice uppercut.
Celik misses with a straight left.
Mill ducks under a wild hook from Celik.
Mill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Celik swings widly with a right hand
and Mill counters with a stiff right hand.
Celik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mill swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merdan Celik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mill lands a jab.
Mill takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Celik.
Mill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mill misses with a double jab.
Celik misses with a lunging right hand
and Mill counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Mill.
Celik misses with an uppercut
and Mill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Celik is rocked!
Merdan Celik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Celik switches off momentarily and Mill cracks him with a monster right hand! Celik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mill dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drake Mill!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Helgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Helgesson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostert misses with a takedown
and Helgesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helgesson misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Helgesson misses the target.
Vidar Helgesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helgesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mostert slips under a jab from Helgesson.
Mostert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mostert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helgesson misses with a body shot.
Mostert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mostert fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostert slips under a jab.
Mostert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helgesson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helgesson misses with an uppercut.
Mostert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Helgesson circles away.
Mostert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mostert slips a straight right by Helgesson.
Mostert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helgesson sprawls and moves away.
Mostert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vidar Helgesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Helgesson does it's job there.
Mostert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Helgesson defends it nicely.
Helgesson sizes up Mostert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgesson misses with an uppercut.
Helgesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mostert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Helgesson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgesson is trying to get back to half guard.
Mostert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helgesson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helgesson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mostert throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Helgesson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Helgesson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mostert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mostert is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Helgesson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mostert gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Helgesson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mostert lets go of the hold and Helgesson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pieter Daan Mostert!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domnall O Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domnall O Carroll!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
As O Carroll tries to get set, Grey tries to push him back and clinch up but O Carroll manages to avoid the attempt.
Grey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grey advances position into side control!
Grey works to advance to full mount. O Carroll defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Grey controlling his opponent.
Grey pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
O Carroll really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Carroll is surviving well by controlling Grey's body position as best he can.
O Carroll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
O Carroll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Carroll has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grey wants to finish this one by submission but O Carroll is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grey.
Grey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and O Carroll is now in Grey's guard. A big mistake from Grey there, giving up the dominant position!
O Carroll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Carroll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Carroll has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Grey has his feet on O Carroll's thighs here. He's pushed O Carroll off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Carroll screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Grey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf lunges at Salamanca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salamanca's hand.
Salamanca has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Wolf was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wolf cracks the inside of Salamanca's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca throws out a counter right but Wolf avoids it with no problem.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolf.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
Salamanca throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Wolf throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Salamanca saw that one coming.
Salamanca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Wolf instigates a clinch.
Salamanca is trying to break the clinch but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf.
Salamanca takes a shot to the head.
Salamanca blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Salamanca prevents a body shot from Wolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Wolf pushes Salamanca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
Salamanca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Salamanca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Wolf lands.
Salamanca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Salamanca scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Salamanca misses the jab.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca misses with a two punch combination.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Wolf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Wolf is looking to slow Salamanca down with leg kicks.
Salamanca throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Salamanca misses the jab.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
Wolf works over Salamanca's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salamanca can do to turn this around?
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
Salamanca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Wolf feints and then cracks Salamanca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salamanca down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Wolf's head coaches at Blackthorn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salamanca scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Wolf thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf throws a front kick that sends Salamanca stumbling back into the cage.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Salamanca misses with a hook.
Salamanca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Salamanca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolf is looking to slow Salamanca down with leg kicks.
Salamanca throws a combination that misses
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Some wild striking there from Salamanca.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Wolf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca misses with a hook.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf slips a jab from Salamanca.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf.
Adrian Wolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf stalling against the cage.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Salamanca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Wolf jabs Salamanca right on the nose. Salamanca blinks but takes it well.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Nice shot by Wolf.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
As Salamanca tries to get set, Wolf tries to push him back and clinch up but Salamanca manages to avoid the attempt.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Salamanca throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Wolf slips a jab from Salamanca.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Wolf dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salamanca avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf drives through and clinches with Salamanca against the cage.
Salamanca blocks an uppercut.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf slips a straight right by Salamanca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the head.
Wolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salamanca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salamanca tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Salamanca.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salamanca's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Wolf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamanca scores with a one two! Wolf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Salamanca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolf throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
Salamanca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Salamanca backs away, Wolf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Salamanca throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salamanca is rocked!
Salamanca throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salamanca. That did some damage!
Wolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf lands a really nice looking cross but Salamanca seems unphased.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf takes one to the chin there.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
It looked like Wolf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salamanca seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salamanca lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Salamanca finds it's target.
Wolf takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Salamanca scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wolf.
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salamanca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Wolf coming out on top.
Wolf pushes Salamanca away with a front kick.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salamanca at a distance.
Wolf digs a good hook to Salamanca's body.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Salamanca slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf works Salamanca's body with a nice hook.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuco Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Wolf!
Adrian Wolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Toresson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Book has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Book!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Toresson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Book throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Book throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Book tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toresson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Book as he jumps to the side.
Alex Book seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toresson moves out of range of the body kick from Book.
Book throws a lazy head kick
and Toresson counters with a series of strikes. Book will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toresson throws a nice looking combination but Book bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toresson avoids the head kick by Book.
Toresson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Book really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toresson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Book manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Book pushes Toresson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Book looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Toresson tries to counter it with a takedown but Book pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Book closes the distance and clinches.
Toresson is looking for a takedown.
Book breaks from the clinch.
Toresson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Book. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Book looks to clinch
and Toresson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toresson dives in and grabs Book's left leg, looking for a takedown. Book pushes down on Toresson's head and hops out.
Alex Book has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Toresson.
Book is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toresson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toresson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toresson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Book half committed to a counter leg kick.
Book is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Book defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toresson.
Book closes the distance and clinches.
Book breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toresson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Book pushes Toresson off, looking to escape but Toresson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Book is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kim Toresson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke looks to land a combination but Munoz avoids it well.
Rourke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Munoz is looking to control Rourke's arms but Rourke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munoz has his back to the cage.
Rourke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Munoz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munoz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Munoz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rourke.
Munoz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Munoz fending off the submission attempt from Rourke.
Rourke throwing damaging strikes from the back! Munoz could be in trouble here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munoz breaks Rourke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rourke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looking to control.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rourke is keeping the position for now.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munoz trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Rourke pushes Munoz off and gets back to his feet.
Rourke misses with a few strikes there.
Munoz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munoz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throws a front kick aimed at Munoz's knee but Munoz avoids it well.
Munoz checks a leg kick.
Munoz moves into the clinch.
Rourke wants to take the fight to the mat but Munoz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rourke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rourke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munoz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munoz lands a good knee to the midsection. Rourke won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz lands an elbow inside that Rourke shrugs off.
It looks like Mickey Rourke has been cut.
Munoz lands an elbow inside.
Munoz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
Rourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rourke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz blocks a jab.
Munoz lands a big head kick that sends Rourke tumbling to the mat! Munoz takes a step backwards and waves Rourke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rourke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rourke keeps the fight on the outside.
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Munoz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Munoz lands a good knee to the midsection. Rourke won't want to take too many of those.
Rourke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Munoz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for Rourke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Munoz slams his shin into Rourke's torso.
Munoz cracks the inside of Rourke's front leg.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Rourke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Munoz lands but Rourke takes it in his stride.
Hector Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Munoz catches Rourke right on the button with a cross.
Rourke is rocked!
Munoz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Rourke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Munoz tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rourke moves into range and clinches up with Munoz.
Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Hector Munoz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rourke as Munoz tries to tie him up.
Rourke has Munoz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munoz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Munoz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munoz just trying to survive but Rourke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz rolls, trying to escape but Rourke keeps control of the position.
Munoz is trying to get back to his feet but Rourke has full control of the position and if anything, Munoz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rourke is not going to allow Munoz to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rourke is working the ground and pound. Can Munoz escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke lands a shot to the head.
Rourke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Munoz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Munoz is trying to break free.
Rourke connects with a big shot to the side of Munoz's head.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rourke's guard. Nice work there by Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rourke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rourke has escaped and now he's on top!
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rourke distracts Munoz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rourke distracts Munoz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rourke is controlling him.
Rourke trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Rourke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munoz dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke pulls Munoz in close to prevent any damage.
Munoz stops Rourke from standing up.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Rourke.
Rourke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munoz on the ground.
Munoz won't allow Rourke to get back to his feet.
Munoz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Munoz tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz gets tackled into the cage by Rourke. Rourke maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munoz throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rourke as Munoz tries to tie him up.
Munoz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munoz looking to stall.
Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Munoz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Munoz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz walks into a stiff left hand from Rourke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munoz pushes Rourke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke shoots in and gets a takedown into Munoz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Rourke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Munoz tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range.
Munoz tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Rourke tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rourke darts in and clinches Munoz up against the cage.
Rourke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Rourke does no damage.
Rourke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Munoz lands a high kick!
Mickey Rourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munoz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Munoz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munoz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Munoz sneaks out the side door and pushes Rourke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rourke misses the target.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rourke misses the target.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rourke.
Mickey Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Munoz. That snapped Rourke's head back.
Munoz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rourke will feel that in the morning.
Munoz lands a big head kick that sends Rourke tumbling to the mat! Munoz takes a step backwards and waves Rourke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Rourke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz instigates a clinch.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a big knee to the head and Rourke goes down! Munoz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Munoz!
Hector Munoz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie comes to the cage accompanied by Cody "AK Kid" McKenzie - The McKenzietine. Miranda has chosen Peace Sells.....But Whos Buying as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody McKenzie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francisco Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miranda lands in his opponent's guard.
Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKenzie is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie continues to stall.
Miranda stopping the sweep attempt from McKenzie .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda wants to stand but McKenzie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie pulls Miranda in close to his closed guard and prevents Miranda from doing any damage or advancing position.
McKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Miranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miranda drops back looking for a leg! McKenzie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McKenzie manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into McKenzie 's guard.
Miranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKenzie keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenzie has control of Miranda's left arm, preventing Miranda from doing any damage.
McKenzie wants to stand and escape but Miranda is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenzie or perhaps it was just good defense by Miranda, which made it look bad.
Miranda scores with a jab.
McKenzie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miranda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKenzie on the side of the head.
Miranda instigates a clinch.
Miranda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miranda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McKenzie is trying to keep an underhook but Miranda manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McKenzie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miranda is trying to control. McKenzie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying is best to control the position here.
McKenzie is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well.
McKenzie has one foot on Miranda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Miranda fails to land the takedown.
McKenzie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miranda thuds his right hand into McKenzie 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by McKenzie .
Cody McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Miranda.
Miranda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKenzie keeps control of Miranda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Miranda.
McKenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Our sources have told us that McKenzie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McKenzie manages to break the clinch.
McKenzie throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Miranda stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McKenzie follows into mount!
It looks like Francisco Miranda has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda working to try and regain half guard.
McKenzie controlling the pace for now.
McKenzie stands up from mount. Strange move.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miranda dives in and scores a takedown into McKenzie 's guard.
Miranda forces his way into half guard.
McKenzie is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well.
Miranda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miranda.
McKenzie tries to kick Miranda off but Miranda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but McKenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKenzie is pressing down on Miranda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miranda passes McKenzie 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Miranda there.
Miranda tries to stand but can't do so whilst McKenzie controls his leg.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of McKenzie 's head.
McKenzie is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well.
Francisco Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miranda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miranda.
McKenzie pushes Miranda off looking to stand but Miranda dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKenzie keeping control of the position.
McKenzie gets back to full guard.
McKenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKenzie wants to stand but Miranda is controlling the position.
McKenzie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda wants to control from the top but McKenzie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
McKenzie keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miranda stops McKenzie from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cody McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenzie tries to avoid it but Miranda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenzie to the ground. McKenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miranda misses with a combination
and McKenzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miranda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKenzie is keeping busy.
Miranda pulls guard successfully.
McKenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKenzie instigates a clinch.
McKenzie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miranda is defending well.
Miranda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKenzie smiles and moves away.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt - McKenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cody McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Miranda.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
McKenzie wants to clinch but Miranda slips to the side
and Miranda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda jabs McKenzie right on the nose. McKenzie blinks but takes it well.
McKenzie pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Miranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda wants to clinch.
No luck for Miranda with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throws a combination that misses
and McKenzie counters with a nice body shot.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda looks to land a right hand but McKenzie moved out of range.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McKenzie to counter with a crisp jab.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miranda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenzie moves to clinch but Miranda breaks away
and Miranda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but McKenzie prevents it.
Cody McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Miranda.
McKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miranda looking to score a takedown here. McKenzie is defending well but Miranda drives through and ends up in McKenzie 's guard.
McKenzie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miranda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie manages to break the clinch.
McKenzie is looking to clinch but Miranda is avoiding it.
McKenzie tries to clinch up
and Miranda counters with a leg kick.
Francisco Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Miranda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miranda scores with a punch to the head.
Miranda lands a nice looking body shot.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda feints the counter takedown.
Miranda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miranda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKenzie .
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francisco Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie rushes Miranda and presses him up against the cage.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
Miranda is trying to break free.
McKenzie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenzie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenzie holds on and takes a little breather.
McKenzie is looking to stand up but Miranda isn't so interested in that idea.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miranda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miranda throwing strikes from guard but McKenzie blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francisco Miranda.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Miranda!
After the fight, Francisco Miranda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriiz Monai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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202 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar La Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uriiz Monai!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Hoya scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Hoya slips a jab from Monai.
Monai throws a hook but La Hoya avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from La Hoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Hoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monai. Monai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
La Hoya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monai.
La Hoya slips a jab from Monai.
Monai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Hoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Monai.
A quick step to the side and La Hoya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Hoya defending well as Monai loads up on a big left hand.
La Hoya lands a really nice looking cross but Monai seems unphased.
La Hoya wants to clinch up but Monai keeps it at a distance.
Monai has managed to clinch.
La Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Monai controls the action.
La Hoya has a couple of punches blocked by Monai.
La Hoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Monai uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Hoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Hoya blocks a body shot from Monai.
La Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Monai controls the action.
La Hoya throws a head punch that misses.
La Hoya tries a body shot but Monai blocks it.
Monai is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monai is stalling here.
La Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Monai controls the action.
Monai scores with a shoulder strike.
La Hoya throws a head punch that misses.
La Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Monai avoids it by throwing La Hoya back against the cage.
La Hoya throws a head punch that misses.
Monai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
La Hoya working aggressively here.
La Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Monai controls the action.
La Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Monai avoids it by throwing La Hoya back against the cage.
La Hoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Hoya looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monai blocks an uppercut.
Monai prevents a body shot from La Hoya.
Good body shot from Monai.
Monai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Monai misses.
Monai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Hoya misses with an uppercut.
Monai scores with a hook.
Monai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Hoya takes the fight into the clinch.
La Hoya takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Hoya working aggressively here.
La Hoya throws a head punch that misses.
La Hoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Monai controls his hands.
La Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monai's elbow.
Monai lands a shot to the body.
La Hoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Hoya.
A head punch on the inside from La Hoya fails to land.
Monai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Hoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Hoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Hoya fails to land.
Monai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Hoyas head.
Monai throws an elbow but it misses.
Monai scores with a hook to the body.
La Hoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Hoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Monai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Hoya.
Still in the clinch, Monai scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Hoya.
Monai misses with an elbow strike.
Monai lands with a short shot to the head.
Monai lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Hoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monai's elbow.
La Hoya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monai prevents a body shot from La Hoya.
Monai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Hoya.
Monai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monai pushes off an throws an elbow but La Hoya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monai lands a right hand.
La Hoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Hoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Monai controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Hoya.
La Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Monai avoids it by throwing La Hoya back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from La Hoya fails to land.
La Hoya letting Monai take a breather here.
La Hoya cracks Monai with a nice body shot.
Monai trying to land knees to the body.
Monai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monai.
La Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monai lands with a short shot to the head.
La Hoya is rocked!
Monai throws a big uppercut that drops La Hoya! More strikes from Monai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! La Hoya lies dazed against the cage as Monai celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriiz Monai!
After the fight, Uriiz Monai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Metaalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Metaalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metaalic swivels and escapes.
Metaalic avoids a kick to the body.
Metaalic tries for a takedown but Mamchenko circles away easily
and Mamchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamchenko.
Metaalic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaalic is retaining full guard.
Metaalic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Metaalic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metaalic holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko won't allow Metaalic to get back to his feet.
Metaalic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metaalic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Metaalic is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metaalic as he avoids it easily.
Mamchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Metaalic back to the cage. Mamchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Metaalic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metaalic is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Metaalic is defending it quite comfortably.
Metaalic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mamchenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Metaalic wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaalic is trying is best to control the position here.
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura here.
Metaalic is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Metaalic tries to roll over but Mamchenko keeps him under control.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Metaalic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamchenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Metaalic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko!
A pretty intense looking Evgenii Mamchenko took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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